4 NeAnF SALE NUMBER 1984 
| PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER FIFTEENTH 


PART OF THE NOTED 
COLLECTION OF 


RARE AMERICAN 
ANTIQUES 


FORMED BY 


F. W. FUESSENICH 


TOLL-GATE HILL TAVERN 
TORRINGTON, CONN. 


oh. RARE CHILD'S PINE DESK AND WING CHAIR 
3 AMERICAN, I8TH CENTURY 

fe [ NUMBER 229 | 

| TO BE SOLD BY HIS ORDER 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 


. OCTOBER TWENTY-THIRD, TWENTY-FOURTH 
AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Present ] 


489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
1925 


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THE BALL ROOM, TOLL’GATE HILL TAVERN 
TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT 


[ MR. FUESSENICH S OLD COLONIAL RESIDENCE | 


SALE NUMBER 1984 
PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER FIFTEENTH 


fxn tl OF THE NOTED 
COLLECTION OF 


RARE AMERICAN 
ANTIQUES 


FORMED BY 


F.W. FUESSENICH 


POLEGATE HILL TAVERN 
TORRINGTON, CONN. 


INCLUDING IMPORTANT XVIItH & 
Peay XVilte CENTURY - PIECES 
eee ICE ~ EXAMPLES .OF © THE 
SritENDALE, HEPPLEWHITE. & 
SHERATON PERIODS 
OF INTEREST TO COLLECTORS 


TO BE SOLD BY HIS ORDER 


TO BE SOLD BY HIS ORDER 
FRIDAY & SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 
OCTOBER TWENTY-THIRD, TWENTY’FOURTH 
AT TWO’THIRTY O'CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Presipenr] 


489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 


1925 


CONDITIONS OF SALE 


ALL BIDS TO BE PER LOT AS NUMBERED IN THE CATALOGUE. 
The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision 
of the Auctioneer shall be final. 


Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on 
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be 
resold immediately. 


Purchases to be removed at the buyer’s expense and risk within twenty-four 


hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money — 


to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the 
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage 
charges. 


All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina- 
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will 
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine- 
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty 
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, WITHOUT RECOURSE. 


If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the 
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered, 
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal- 
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private 
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such 
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in- 
curred. ‘This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com- 
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such 
resale, at its own option. 

The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ- 
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible 
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. 

The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus- 


tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted 
by other bids. 


A Priced Copy of this Catalogue may be obtained for One Dollar 
for each Session of the Sale 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC. 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 


TELEPHONE REGENT 0250 CATALOGUES ON REQUEST 


SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. F. A. CHAPMAN AND MR. A. N. BADE 


FOREWORD 


HE many fine pieces here offered for sale are part only of Mr. 

Fuessenich’s notable and rare collection of American antiques at 
Toll-Gate Hill Tavern, his charming old Colonial residence near Tor- 
rington, Conn. 

Mr. Fuessenich has collected extensively for a number of years, and 
his collection of 17th and early 18th century Colonial furniture is one 
of the finest in the country. The amount of housing room at his dis- 
posal, however, obliges him to retain only representative pieces of each 
class and dispose of the remainder by auction. 

Quite a number of the pieces were secured from noted collections, 
and several are illustrated and commented upon in reference works, 
such as Wallace Nutting’s “Furmiture of the Pilgrim Century”. The 
collection is especially rich in examples of the early Colonial period, 
and includes among others a very fine walnut scrutoire or desk with 
turned stretcher base, a moulded panel Connecticut chest with one 
drawer, a rare small gateleg table in oak and applewood, Carver chairs 
and a group of diverse mushroom and Spanish-foot chairs, rare minia- 
ture long-case clocks, a very fine child’s pine desk and wing chair, and 
a group of most interesting early type candlestands. The later periods 
are well represented by handsome pieces in mahogany and maple. 

Many of the pieces remain in the condition 1) which they were dis- 
covered, others were found to require cleaning, and in some cases, re- 
pairing. In describing the pieces, an endeavor has been made to men- 
tion any defects or repairs that are not apparent. 

CHARLES PACKER 


ORDER OF SALE 


FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 
OCTOBER TWENTY-THIRD 


A SMALL GROUP OF CHOICE OLD HOOKED RUGS 1— 25 
A GROUP OF FINE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 
CONTAINING VERY INTERESTING AND RARE PIECES 26-161 


SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 
OCTOBER TWENTY-FOURTH 


A SMALL GROUP OF CHOICE OLD HOOKED RUGS 162-185 
RARE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE, INCLUDING IM- 
PORTANT PIECES OF THE 17TH AND EARLY 18TH 
CENTURIES AND CHOICE SPECIMENS IN MAHOGANY 
AND MAPLE OF THE LATER PERIODS 186-317 


SALE 


FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER TWENTY-THIRD, AT 2:30 


FIRST SESSION 


Nnteane 1-1 61 


A SMALL GROUP OF CHOICE OLD HOOKED RUGS 


NUMBERS 1-25 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Roses and leaves in colors on soft brown. (As is) 
Size, 40 x 23 inches 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


Bold sprays of roses in rich colors upon a ground of yellow and 


~ soft gray, framed by a striped color border outlined in black. 
Bound. : Size, 38 x 26 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


Five brilliant color quatrefoil and diamond motifs on a striped 


“mixed gray ground, framed by a serrated border in deep blue, 
white and gray. Bound. Size, 51 x 25 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


A conventional panel formed by leaves and Pane in amber- 
brown and bright turquoise. White centre framed in black. 


’ Bound. : Size, 53 x 28 inches 


SMALL HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 
Sprays of roses each side of a panel containing a reclining 
spaniel. In brilliant reds, pale green and soft brown. Black 


_ border. , Size, 40 x 22 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED GEOMETRIC RUG 
On the all-over check-pattern ground is a large diamond-shaped 
panel containing a posy of rose blossoms in bright red and pale 


green; bordered in black. Bound. Size, 538 x 29 inches 
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ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
A well executed design of branches and serrated leaves forming 
a panel with pale yellow centre. Pleasing color tones of rose 


pink, red and yellow. Black outer field. Size, 57 x 32 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A shaped panel with amber-yellow centre framed by boldly 
scrolled and serrated leaf forms in soft brown, contains a rose 
and leaf medallion in brilliant red and turquoise touched with 
indigo. Black outer field. Size, 60 x 31 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Oak branches and sprays of laurel in light tones forming a shaped 

cartouche and strongly contrasting against the dark ground. 
Size, 52 x 82 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Shows a conventional panel of scrolls and flower formations in 

bright colors with grayish centre and black outer field. Bound. 
Size, 62 x 32 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

On the white ground is a medallion of flowers and leaves in bril- 

liant colors framed by a flower and leaf border in similar tones. 
Size, 54 x 81.inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A conventional cartouche in rose, turquoise and soft brown con- 

tains a spray of rose blossoms with radiating leaves; in the cor- 

ners are arabesque scroll formations. Black outer field. Bound. 
Size, 60 x 82 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Fine strong design, composed of bold serrated scrolls in soft 
brown flanked by small leaf and scroll motifs in bright colors 
upon a black background. White centre. Bound. 

Size, 51 x 82 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED FLORAL RUG | 
A cartouche formed by arabesque scrolls contains a flower medal- 
lion in bright red and orange on a ground of pale blue. Black 
outer field. Bound. Size, 59 x 382 inches 


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ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG ' 
On the yellow field are two leaf, flower and scroll motifs in deep 
colors. Black border. Unusual design. Size, 65 x 34 inches 


HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 

On the white field is a gray Persian cat surrounded by three kit- 
tens in unnatural positions; while flanking these are sprigs of 
flowers and leaves in brilliant tones. Scalloped border in soft 
brown. Size, 49 x 83 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A cartouche of scrolled leaf forms of conventional type in shades 
of soft pink, turquoise, amber and mulberry-red, outlined in 
black. Bound. Size, 54 x 29 inches 


ANTIQUE NEEDLESTITCH RUG 

Nearly all wool. Sprays of leaves linking scroll motifs in brilliant 
reds and yellow touched with turquoise upon a dark ground. A 
striking pattern. Bound. Size, 51 x 26 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Leaf and flower forms in pastel tints outlined in indigo upon a 
ground of pale yellow. Border of geometrical check pattern with 
rosettes at the corners in contrasting colors. 

Size, 52 x 34 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Shows large blossoms of archaic form with radiating leaves and 
stems in mauve, green and indigo upon an*ivory-white field. Mixed 
gray border. : Size, 54 x 30 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Nearly all wool. A striking color combination of bright red and 
yellow. Outlined in black. A cartouche formed by serrated 
scrolls frames the yellow centre. Bound. Size, 54 x 27 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

The amber-yellow centre is framed by sprays of large leaves and 

buds in pale green and bright red. Black outer field. Bound. 
Size, 56 x 82 inches 


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ANTIQUE HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 

Shows a bold reclining lion wearing a puzzled expression, in mul- 
berry shades against a light green and white background, on 
which are flower and leaf motifs in rich colors. A smaller lion 
timidly approaches at the right. oa. eee Size, 63x 33 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED GEOMETRICAL RUG | 

Pleasing and well executed design, showing rows of scalloped me- 
dallions intersected by conventional leaf and blossom motifs, in 
delicate pastel colors outlined in indigo upon a ground of shaded 
rose. Bound. Size, 6 feet 3 inches x 45 inches 


LARGE ANTIQUE HOOKED GEOMETRIC RUG 
All-over so-called tile pattern of stepped small medallions in bril- 
liant colors. (As is) Size, 8 feet 9 inches x 53 inches 


A GROUP OF FINE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 


CONTAINING VERY INTERESTING AND RARE PIECES 


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PAINTED WINDSOR ARMCHAIR | AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Seven-spindle conforming square back. Broad panelled seat. 
Bamboo turned legs. 


CURLY MAPLE DROP-LEAF TABLE 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Pivoted brackets support the leaves of the top. Stands on tapered 
square legs. Width, 3 feet 


EARLY 18TH CENTURY TURNED TRIANGULAR CHAIR 
Ball and collar turned posts and bracings. Shaped back-rest and 
original rush seat. 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The posts are ring-turned and capped by ball and pineapple- 
shaped finials. ‘Three arched slats and plain spindles. (Seat re- 
stored ) Height, 23 inches 


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SMALL CHIPPENDALE MIRROR american, 18TH cENTURY 
Cut scrollwork decorates the frame, which contains a renewed 
glass. Size, 22 x 12 inches 


CHERRY CANDLESTAND = american, Late 18TH CENTURY 
The plain square top is supported by a turned centre shaft with 
three outcurved tripod legs. Height, 26 inches 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 

The top is clover-leaf shape. Stands on four tapered square legs 

with inlay of tulipwood. Fitted with drawer. Width, 31 inches 


INLAID MAHOGANY CELLARET AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Casket shape, with oval hinged lid. Stands on four fluted and 
turned legs, and has line inlay of tulipwood. 


REEDED BANISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Four reeded vertical splats capped by a scroll crest rail. Vase 
and ring turned posts with high finials. Slghtly scrolled arms 
and splint seat. 


HICKORY AND MAPLE BANISTER-BACK CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Four grooved banisters to the back. Curved crest rail and turned 
posts. Rush seat. 


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CHERRY DROP-LEAF TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has rectangular drop-leaf top supported on four tapered square 
legs, two of which are pivoted. Size of top, 45 x 40 inches 


MAPLE BANISTER-BACK CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Four grooved slats at the back. Curved crest rail and turned 
posts. Rush seat. 


MAPLE ROUNDABOUT CHAIR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 


Shaped roundabout arms, turned posts and spindle bracing. 


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TWO-TIER TIN CHANDELIER AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The hub is baluster shape and from it radiate ten scroll branches 
for candles, in two-tier formation. Very rare. 


Diameter about 24 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE SHAPED TEA TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1770 
This graceful small table has a shaped top which rests upon a 
scrolled frame and is supported by slender tapered legs with small 
pad feet. (A few restorations) Size of top, 3 feet x 2 feet 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK HIGH CHAIR 
NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY 
Almost plain posts are slightly raked and capped by ball finials. 
The arms are turned. Rush seat (restored). 
Height, 3 feet 6 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR CHAIR 

AMERICAN, MID-I8TH CENTURY 
Nine slender spindles capped by a bow-shaped crest. Graceful 
turned posts, saddle seat and turned straddle legs. Painted red. 
Rare. 


CHERRY BUREAU AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Rectangular chest of four graduated drawers. Has slightly over- 
lapping top, moulded base, and short turned legs. 

Height, 35 inches; width, 37. wmches 


CHIPPENDALE SMALL MAHOGANY MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

The frame is decoratively cut in scrolls and curves and has a 

carved and gilt eagle at the top. Size, 20 x 11 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE , 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

Has baluster-turned legs braced by plain stretchers. Oval pine 

top. Width, 30 inches 


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MAPLE SLANT-TOP DESK AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The body contains four graduated long drawers with overlapping 
fronts. The slant top encloses a centre square drawer flanked 
by pigeonholes and two shallow drawers. Moulded base with 
bracket feet. Height, 42 inches; width, 36 inches 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL MAPLE TEA TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABout 1730 
The oval top, which is original, is pinned to the frame with hand- 
wrought iron pegs. Stands on tapered legs which are raked in 
both directions and terminate in small pad feet (one of these is 
partly restored). Width, 29 inches 


CHILD’S HICKORY AND MAPLE HIGH CHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The posts are ring-turned and capped by ball finials. Rush seat. 
Interesting specimen. 


TWO-CHAIR SLAT-BACK WAGON SEAT 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The heavy mushroom-capped posts would indicate an early date, 
and probably Pennsylvania origin. Has slightly arched three- 
slat back. Restored splint seat. Width, 3 feet 


CHIPPENDALE SMALL MAHOGANY MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

A pleasing small mirror with reeded and scroll-cut frame. A gilt 

inner border outlines the glass. . Size, 25 x 15 inches 


MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
The rectangular top contains two drawers and is supported by a 
turned column with four out-scrolled legs. Width, 19 inches 


SMALL MAPLE TEA TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A delightful tea or occasional table standing on ringed and 
tapered legs ending in button feet. A moulding edges the frame 
all around. Has the original drawer at one side. Overlapping 
framed top. Rare. Size of top, 29 x 20 inches 


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CHERRY BUREAU AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Containing four graduated drawers with beaded edges. The skirt 
is cut in curves running into the bracket feet. 


Height, 3 feet; width, 3 feet 6 imches 


QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOWBOY american, 18TH CENTURY 
Contains two drawers and has a scroll-cut pine skirt. Stands on 
Queen Anne pattern cabriole legs. 


Height, 28 inches; width, 36 inches 


MAPLE BANISTER-BACK CHAIR AMERICAN, 1700-10 
The turned front legs of early type. Four split banisters capped 
by a shaped crest and shaped finials. ‘Turned spindle bracing. 


CHILD’S PINE WING CHAIR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Child’s fireside seat of settle type, with scrolled top, winged sides 
and cut-out base. Rare. Height, 23 inches 


MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE WITH LYRE BASE 
AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 

Stands on two lyre-shaped supports with splayed legs termi- 

nating with brass paw feet. Fitted with two drawers and drop 


leaves. Width, 19 inches 


SHERATON MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR 

| AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
The open back is pierced and carved in trellis pattern. Voluted 
arms supported by slender balusters. Upholstered seat and 
tapered legs. 


SLAT-BACK BRACED-ARM ROCKER 

NEW ENGLAND, ABouT 1720 
These braced-arm New England chairs are rare and interesting. 
Has four arched slats, vase and ring turned posts with urn- 
shaped finials. Original rush seat. 


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CHIPPENDALE SMALL MAHOGANY MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has scroll-cut and moulded frame and contains original old 
glass. Size, 25 x 15 inches 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SMALL MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has partly restored scroll-cut frame. A flat moulding borders 
the glass. Size, 85 x 18 inches 


MAHOGANY SPINET ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY 
The keyboard is of crotched mahogany, panelled with delicate, 
inlaid feather-pattern borders of tulipwood. Unusually fine brass 
hinges to the top. Supported by a trestle-pattern frame with 
plain square legs. At the ends of the keyboard are pull-out 
candle brackets. (As is) Length, 6 feet 


PINE HUTCH OR CHAIR TABLE 


AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 


‘Original in all parts. The two-piece circular top is heavily 
‘cleated and fastens to the frame with wood pegs. Forms a box 


seat when tilted, with shaped supports on chamferred shoes. 


Diameter of top, 31 inches 


MAPLE BANISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Well preserved specimen of this type, with four split banisters 
capped by shaped crest. Turned posts and tapered arms. Rush 
seat. 


HICKORY AND MAPLE BANISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR 


AMERICAN, ABouT 1730 


Back contains five grooved splats between turned posts of vase 


and ring type and capped by a scrolled crest. Rush seat. 


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CHILD'S OAK AND PINE MAPLE SCREW 


HIGH CHAIR CANDLESTAND CANDLESTAND 


[NUMBER 66,] [NUMBER 67] [NuMBER 687] 


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CHILD’S SPLAY-LEGGED HIGH CHAIR 
PENNSYLVANIA, 18TH CENTURY 
The plainness of the posts is relieved by a pair of delightful ring 
scratched finials. Has widely raked legs, three-slat-back and 
splint seat. 
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OAK AND PINE CANDLESTAND WITH CROSS BASE 
AMERICAN, ABOouT 1700 

The shaft is pegged into the circular top and stands upon a 

crossed base. Shaft and base are chamferred. Retains the old 


decoration of blue paint. Height, 26 inches 


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MAPLE SCREW CANDLESTAND 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Screw candlestands with tripod bases are the most prized of all 
types. This specimen has a curly maple revolving tray, adjust- 
able two-candle arm and three peg legs. Height, 34 inches 


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PAINTED PINE CORNER CUPBOARD 

AMERICAN, About 1770 
Decorated two-part corner cupboard showing Adam influence. 
Surmounted by a dentilled cornice and framed by a deep mould- 
ing. ‘The frieze is ornamented by husk festoons and medallions. 
Upper body contains four scrolled shelves, enclosed by a six- 
panel door. <A two-panel door encloses the base. (Slight re- 
pairs ) Height, 7 feet 2 inches; width, 3 feet 4 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE WITH DRAWER 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The wide two-board pine top is supported by fine baluster and 
ring turned maple legs braced by grooved stretchers. 
Size of top, 387 x 26 imches 


PINE AND MAPLE SAWBUCK OR “X” TABLE 
| AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Sturdy and simply constructed tavern or kitchen table, with pine 
two-board top supported by X-shaped trestle legs. 
Width, 34 inches 


MAPLE DUTCH CHAIR WITH MUSHROOM FINIALS 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
These chairs with mushroom-capped front posts are extremely 
rare. This one is painted and touched with gilt on the turnings. 
The back is vase-splatted. Original splint seat. 


MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT ROUNDABOUT ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Partly turned posts support the shaped roundabout arms. Front 
legs terminate in the so-called Spanish feet. Splint seat. 


MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD TABLE 

ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY 
A handsome rectangular fold-top card or console table, standing 
on tapered square legs. The. frame is bordered by a delicate 


moulding and fitted in the front with a small drawer. <A. pivoted 


leg supports the leaf. Width, 36 inches 
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CHERRY CHEST ON CHEST AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The upper body contains five long drawers, the top one panelled 
to imitate three small drawers, and carved with a sunburst. The 
lower body has four long drawers and stands on cut-out bracket 
feet. Dentilled cornice. 


Height, 5 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet 4 inches 


18TH CENTURY DECORATED AND PARTLY GILT 
MIRROR 

Adam type. Has scrolled top ornamented with a portrait bust 
framed by husk festoons. A carved and gilt inner border frames 


the old glass. Height, 3 feet; width, 16 inches 


EARLY MAPLE CANDLESTAND OF TRIPOD FORM 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The top is of pine, crudely banded by a strip of ash and sup- 
ported by a sturdy turned shaft which stands on short turned 
tripod legs. Height, 27 inches 


INTERESTING SMALL CANDLESTAND 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has one-piece twisted shaft and tripod legs, hand-fashioned from 
a tree limb. Circular top. Painted. | 


PAINTED SOFTWOOD CHEST = american, 18TH CENTURY 
A simply constructed blanket chest with two drawers in the base. 
Bracket feet. Height, 26 inches; width, 50 inches 


MINIATURE PAINTED PINE CHEST 
PENNSYLVANIA, 18TH CENTURY 
Height, 10 inches; width, 14 inches 


HEAVY SMALL PINE SETTLE = american, 18TH cENTURY 
Probably was used as a wagon seat. The sides are of unusual 
thickness and are cut out at the base. The back is canted. The 
supports are braced by a rail at the back. mn 2 


Height, 32 inches; width, 31 inches 
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CHILD’S SLAT-BACK PAINTED HIGH CHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY 
Is all original, including the rush seat and foot-rest. The arms 
are scrolled. Posts capped by acorn finials. Rare. 


Height, 39 inches 


18TH CENTURY PAINTED AND CARVED PINE MAN- 
TEL OF THE ADAM PERIOD 

The frieze and stiles are decorated with beaded edge panels of 
carved flowers and urns. ‘The top is deeply undermoulded. 
Painted white. Height, 4 feet 6 inches; width, 5 feet 


SMALL PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
The handsome baluster-turned legs are braced by plain deep 
stretchers and support an extra-wide framed pine top. 


Size of top, 30 x 22 inches 


UNUSUAL MAPLE DROP-LEAF TABLE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The top of this interesting table has been cleated to prevent fur- 
ther warping. ‘The interesting features are the crane brackets 
supporting the leaves, and the legs which are square and grooved 
and slightly raked, terminating in small round feet. 
Size of top, 48 inches square 


MINIATURE LONG-CASE CLOCK connecticut, 1790-1800 

Made by Ezckial Merriman of Bristol, Connecticut. The case is 

of curly maple and has an arched hood and scroll base in Hepple- 

white style. A circular glass window encloses the dial. A small 

hinged door at each side gives access to the works, which are 

modern. Height, 30 inches 
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MINIATURE LONG-CASE CLOCKS, 1790-1800 


[ NUMBER 86 | [ NUMBER 88 | [NUMBER 87] 


MINIATURE LONG-CASE CLOCK connecticut, 1790-1800 
Another of these delightful small clocks, by the same maker. The 
case is of butternut and is similar in shape to the preceding clock. 
The works are modern. Height, 80 inches 


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RARE PINE MINIATURE LONG-CASE CLOCK 

NEW HAMPSHIRE, ABOUT 1800 
Made by Benjamin Morrill of Boscawen, New Hampshire. The 
case is of mellow pine and handsomely shaped, with a pierced and 
carved crest to the hood, ornamented with a brass spike and ball 
finial. ‘The maker’s name appears on the dial. ‘The base is cut 
in scroll fashion. Miniature long-case clocks of this type are 
extremely rare. Height, 3 feet 6 inches 


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MAPLE DUTCH ARMCHATR american, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Vase-splatted back, curved crest and turned posts. Knuckled 
and scrolled arms. Splint seat. 


PINE SAWBUCK TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Karly “X” or sawbuck domestic table. Has four-board framed 
top of pine, supported on crossed end legs with double rail brace. 

Size of top, 6 feet x 30 inches 


PINE GATELEG TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An interesting piece with plain square legs and stretchers, and 
grooved flat gates supporting the leaves. Width, 4& feet 


PINE LOW-POST BED AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has low shaped head and foot boards and well turned legs. An 
interesting feature is the initials “I. B.” centred by a heart, 
carved on the head board. Width, 4 feet 6 inches 


HEAVY SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, ABpouT 1710 
The sturdy ring-turned back posts are capped by handsome pine- 
apple finials, the front ones by somewhat worn ball finials. Four 
curved slats and simple scrolled arms. Splint seat. 


PINE TWO-DRAWER CHEST AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Quarter round mouldings on the front give an appearance of four 
drawers. Has panelled ends and stands on ball feet (these are 
restored). Height, 38 inches; width, 42 inches 


SHERATON MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD TABLE 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The serpentine-shaped frame is faced with panels of crotched 
mahogany framed by line inlay of tulipwood . The top folds over 
and is supported on four tapered square legs, one of which is 
pivoted. Width, 34 inches 


MAPLE ROUNDABOUT CHAIR WITH SPANISH FOOT 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Spanish-foot roundabout or corner chairs are the most sought 
after. The present chair has vase-turned legs and baluster-turned 
front stretchers. Rush seat. 


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SHERATON DECORATED GILT MIRROR 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Architectural style frame, with ball ornamented pediment. A 
painted glass panel at the top depicts a lady seated at a spinet. 
Height, 31 inches; width, 19 inches 


SHERATON DECORATED GILT MIRROR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Of similar type to the preceding. Has a glass panel at the top 
painted with a rustic cottage. Height, 30 inches; width, 18 inches 


MAPLE SLANT-TOP DESK AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Body contains four graduated long drawers. The slant top en- 
closes a pine interior of pigeonholes and small drawers. Hand- 
somely shaped and moulded base. Ogee bracket feet. 

Height, 51 inches; width, 31 inches 


MAPLE SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The ring turnings of the arms, near the back posts, are unusual 
as are also the ball and collar finials. Has four arched and 
curved slats and baluster-turned front spindles. Finials of the 
front posts are somewhat worn. 


PINE AND OAK TAVERN TABLE WITH DRAWER 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Two-piece framed pine top rests upon vase and ring turned oak 
legs, which are braced by a plain stretcher. The frame is grooved 
around the edge. Size of top, 44 x 24 inches 


PAIR OF MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT DUTCH CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, 1720-30 
Well preserved pair of so-called Dutch chairs with rush seats, 
and turned legs terminating in Spanish feet. ‘The high open 
backs have vase-shaped centres and carved crests. (2) 


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PAIR OF MAPLE WILLIAM AND MARY PAIR OF MAPLE 


SPANISH’FOOT TRUMPET-LEGGED SPANISH-FOOT 
DUTCH CHAIRS OAK LOWBOY DUTCH CHAIRS 
[NUMBER 102 | [NUMBER 103 | [NUMBER I02 | 


1083 WILLIAM AND MARY TRUMPET-LEGGED OAK 


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LOW BOY : ENGLISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
The front contains three drawers framed by channel mouldings. 
The handsomely arched skirt is ornamented with pendant acorn 
finials. Stands on four trumpet-turned legs with waved stretch- 
ers and ball feet. Construction is entirely oak. 

| Height, 30 inches; width, 32 inches 


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OAK CANDLESTAND WITH CROSS BASE 


AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


- These hand-fashioned adjustable candlestands were the fore- 


runners of the attractive screw-shafted specimens made through- 

out the eighteenth century. The candle arm of this specimen is 

fixed at different heights by a draw pin, which is missing. 
Height, 48 inches 


EARLY ADJUSTABLE CANDLESTAND 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


__., Instead of the cross base this specimen has the-heavy block. The 


two-cupped candle holder, however, is adjusted in similar manner. 


Height, 4 feet 4 inches 
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EARLY CANDLESTAND WITH CROSS BASE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

Another of these crude but interesting primitive pieces with the 

crossed base, ringed shaft and heavily undercleated plain top. 


MAPLE HOODED SECRETARY-BOOKCASE-DESK 
AMERICAN, Ist HALF OF 18TH CENTURY 
Crested by a scrolled hood and enclosed by a pair of chamferred 
panel doors with drawers below. Slant flap at centre encloses 
pine interior of pigeonholes and small drawers. Four long draw- 
ers in the lower body. Has old “H” and butterfly hinges. 
Height, 7 feet; width, 3 feet 


CURLY MAPLE DROP-LEAF TABLE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The heavy rectangular drop-leaf top is slightly warped and shows 
a rich curl. Stands on six tapered square legs, two of 
which are pivoted to support the leaves. A handy breakfast size. 
Size of top, 45 inches square 


RARE TURNED SPINDLE-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
In place of the usual reeded or split banisters, this chair has four 
handsome turned spindles, capped by a scrolled crest. ‘The posts 
also are unusually well turned and capped by ball finials. Re- 
stored rush seat. 


PINE DRESSER NEW ENGLAND, MID-18TH CENTURY 
The upper part is fitted with three moulded plate shelves. A 
plain panel door encloses the lower body. The base is cut in 
curves at the base and sides. Height, 6 feet; width, 3 feet 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL WALNUT MIRROR 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Charming small mirror with scroll frame ornamented at the top 
by a carved and gilt sunburst medallion. Has the old glass. 
Size, 30 x 17 inches 


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CARVED AND GILT MIRROR 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Sheraton type. Gadrooned and bead-carved frame ornamented 
at top with sprays of bay leaves, amatory trophies and pendent 
honeysuckle. Pine carved and gilt. 
Height, 32 inches; width, 22 inches 


PINE TWO-DRAWER CHEST AMERICAN, ABouT 1690 
An early transition piece standing on ball feet. Fitted with two 
drawers and faced with quarter round mouldings, giving an ap- 
pearance of four drawers. Single board lid; has the original 
wrought hinges. Height, 3 feet 3 inches; width, 8 feet 


PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 
Has slender legs turned in vase and ring pattern and braced with 
plain stretchers. Contains a drawer of unusual type. Framed 
pine top. Size of top, 38814 x 27 inches 


SLAT-BACK MUSHROOM ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, ABOUT 1700 
One of the rare mushroom type. Has ringed back posts with 
turned finials and four curved slats. ‘The inverted vase turnings 
of the front posts are especially interesting. Rush seat. 


MAPLE SCROLL-SKIRT DROP-LEAF TABLE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Four graceful cabriole legs with pad feet support the rectangular 
drop-leaf top. ‘The skirt is scrolled at either end. In original 
condition. Width of top, 3 feet 


WALNUT ROUNDABOUT ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 
Has shaped roundabout arms broadening at the ends, and two 
vase-shaped slats and turned columnar posts. The graceful 
cabriole legs are braced by turned crossed stretchers. Slip seat. 


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FOUR MAPLE DUTCH CHAIRS AMERICAN, ABouT 1730 
So-called Dutch foot chairs with handsome ball-and-collar turned 
front stretchers. Vase splatted backs, turned posts and curved 
crests. (4) 


QUEEN ANNE CHERRY HIGHBOY 

AMERICAN, Ist HALF OF 18TH CENTURY 
Has gracefully arched skirt and well shaped square cabriole legs. 
Contains in the upper and lower body eight small and five long 
drawers. Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 3 feet 


MAPLE DROP-LEAF TABLE american, 18TH cENTURY 
Has semicircular leaves, which are supported by two of the four 
tapered legs terminating in pad feet. Diameter, 48 inches 
PAINTED SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A master chair with pineapple finials capping ring-turned posts. 
Has all turned spindle bracing and four arched slats decorated 
with floral motifs. An inscription on the back reads, “Made in 
1776 for George Washington”. Original splint seat. 


SET OF SIX 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN TURNED 
CHAIRS 

Open square backs and panelled seats. Legs and stretchers are 
turned in vase and ring pattern. (6) 


HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT 
SIDEBOARD AMERICAN, 1780-90 
An attractive small sideboard in blond crotched mahogany deli- 
cately inlaid with borders of tulipwood in diaper pattern, also 
shell and urn medallions of tinted holly. Has a cupboard at the 
centre with a drawer above; small drawers and cupboards at 
either side. Stands on six inlaid and tapered squared legs. 
Height, 3 feet 3 inches; width, 5 feet 5 mches 


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PAIR OF HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY KNIFE 
BOXES AMERICAN, 1780-90 
A charming pair harmonizing with the preceding sideboard. 
Have attractively shaped fronts and slanted hinged lids. Beau- 
tifully figured mahogany banded in tulipwood and satinwood. 
Hinges, key-plates and small ring handles of silver. (2) 


Height, 1414 inches; width, 83/4, inches 


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CHIPPENDALE DECORATED MAHOGANY MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A very decorative specimen cut in scroll and foliage pattern, 
and with gilt pendent floral sprays at the sides (these are re 
stored). A narrow inner border of gilt carving frames the glass. 


Height, 41 inches; width, 23 inches 
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QUEEN ANNE CHERRY DROP-LEAF TABLE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Rare early tea table, with oval drop-leaf top and tapered, slightly 
curved round legs with snake-head feet. ‘Two of the legs are 
pivoted and support the leaves. Width, 34 inches 


SMALL WINDSOR TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The rectangular framed pine top is supported by straight turned 
maple legs braced with spindles. (Few slight repairs) 
Width, 28 inches 


INTERESTING PINE AND MAPLE DESK WITH 
SCROLLED SKIRT AMERICAN, ABOUT 1740 
The hinged slant top encloses a simple interior of drawers and 
pigeonholes. Has attractively scrolled skirt and is supported by 
slender tapered legs with button feet. Original butterfly hinges. 

Height, 34 inches; width, 34 inches 


GILT MANTEL MIRROR OF EMPIRE TYPE azsour1800-10 
The frame is faced with ring balusters and crested by a shaped 
and moulded pediment. Decoration of lion-masks, rosettes and 
leafage. Contains three panels of old glass. 


Height, 2 feet; width, 5 feet 8 inches 


PINE TWO-DRAWER CHEST american, Late 17TH CENTURY 
The front is faced with channel mouldings and fitted in the lower 
part with two drawers. Stands on ball feet and has single-board 
hinged lid. Height, 40 inches; width, 89 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE GATELEG TABLE } 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The legs, stretchers and gates of this table are all turned in vase 
and ring pattern, and carry a rectangular three-board pine top. 
Has a small drawer at one end. Rare. 


Size of top, 42 x 40 inches 
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PINE AND MAPLE TURNED TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, 1720-30 
A very rare specimen. The graceful slender legs and stretchers 
are all turned in baluster type. A drawer at one side of the 
frame which carries the broad overlapping framed pine top. 


Width, 40 inches 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR american, 18TH cENTURY 
Has mushroom finials to the front posts, which makes this an early 
specimen and very rare. The finials of the back are worn off. 
The splint seat is restored. Height, 19 inches 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY 
Unusually handsome finials cap the sturdy ring-turned back 
posts; the front ones have ball tops. Rush seat. Rare. 


WINDSOR TABLE WITH REVOLVING DROP-LEAF TOP 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Turn-top Windsor tables are rarely met with. The present speci- 
men has a maple top which revolves upon an iron centre pin set 
into a circular bed. Has ring-turned flaring legs with spindle 
brace. Part of the underframe has been restored. The draw bars 
that support the leaves are missing. Width of top, 80 inches 


PAINTED PINE CORNER CUPBOARD 

AMERICAN, MID-18TH CENTURY 
A pair of arched and chamferred panel doors encloses thick 
shaped shelves. A small panel door encloses the lower part. The 
piece is faced with an arched moulding which outlines both the 
upper and lower doors. Has the original ““H” hinges and wood 
catches. Height, 6 feet 6 inches; width, 3 feet 6 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE SPLAY-LEGGED TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The slender baluster-turned legs are raked in one direction and 
have pear-shaped feet. Plain stretchers and wide two-board 
framed pine top. Width of top, 30 inches 


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CHIPPENDALE CHERRY SCROLL-TOP SECRETARY 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The upper body contains shelves and compartments enclosed by 
a pair of shaped and chamferred panel doors. 'The handsome 
hood is formed by a pair of moulded scrolls which terminate in 
carved rosaces and are centred and flanked by three carved fin- 
ials. The slant centre encloses pigeonholes and small drawers. 
In the lower body are four long drawers. Stands on bracket feet. 
Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 3 feet 


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SPANISH-FOOT CHAIR AMERICAN, 1720-30 
The feet on this chair are unusually well preserved. ‘The back is 
canted slightly and vase-splatted. Double ball and collar front 
stretcher. 


MAPLE DUTCH CHAIR AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
A simplified specimen of the same type as the preceding chair. Has 
handsome turned front stretcher and legs. Splint seat restored. 
(A few repairs) 


CHERRY HOODED HIGHBOY 

AMERICAN, IST HALF OF 18TH CENTURY 
The upper part is crowned by a handsome scrolled hood orna- 
mented by three urn and flame finials. Contains six small and 
three long drawers in the upper and lower bodies, decorated with 
carved sunbursts. On graceful cabriole legs. The finials on the 
top are restored. Height, 6 feet 6 inches; width, 3 feet 2 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE TRIPOD STAND 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The circular dish top is supported by a turned shaft with circular 
base standing on four raked and turned spindle legs. Rare. 
Diameter of top, 19 inches 


EARLY PINE AND MAPLE CANDLESTAND 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Square two-board pine top supported by a vase-turned shaft 


which stands on four raked legs. Height, 26 inches 


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SMALL PINE SCRUTOIRE ON STRETCHER BASE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An interesting though rather simply constructed slant-top desk. 
Has original old iron lock and hasp. Stands on “X” support 
with cross bracing. (Slight restorations on base) 
Width, 25 inches 


MAHOGANY TWO-PART DINING TABLE 
AMERICAN, 1780-90 
Comprising a handsome pair of semicircular tables, each having 
a deep drop leaf, which join together and form a centre. Sup- 
ported by eight tapered square legs, two of which are pivoted to 
support the leaves. Delicate beading borders the frame. 
Length, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 4 feet 


SET OF SIX HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY SHIELD- 
BACK DINING CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, LAST QUARTER OF 18TH CENTURY 
The backs are of the well known shield type and contain pierced 
vase-shaped splats carved with leafage and rosettes. Tapered and 
grooved square legs. A rare and handsome set of two arm and 
four side chairs. (6) 


SMALL PAINTED WINDSOR TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The slender spindle legs are raked in both directions and braced 
by turned spindles near the feet. Oval pine top. A dainty speci- 
men of the rare Windsor tables. . Width of top, 29 inches 


17TH CENTURY CARVED CHEST 

Appears to be butternut. Origin uncertain. The front panel is 
beautifully carved with flowers in arabesque formation intersected 
by conventional carved interpretations of fir trees. A scratch 
carved moulding borders the lid. 


Height, 18 inches; width. 38 inches 
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WILLIAM AND MARY SIX-LEGGED CHERRY HIGHBOY 


AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
A chest of two small and three long drawers faced with quarter 
round mouldings and standing on a base supported by six trum- 
pet-shaped legs braced by scroll stretchers. In the base are three 
small drawers, below which is a triple-arched skirt. (Base partly 
restored ) Height, 5 feet 2 inches; width, 3 feet 


PINE DRESSER AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 


‘This piece when found had two glass doors enclosing the shelves 


and quite obviously a later addition. ‘These have been removed. 
The back is slightly canted to allow the plates, ete., to remain 
safely on the shelves. A chamferred two-panel door with “H” 
and “L” hinges encloses the cupboard base. Fluting decorates 
the chamferred corners of the body. Restorations to moulded 
cornice. Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 4 feet 


FOUR MAHOGANY CHAIRS OF EMPIRE TYPE 
AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Three have line inlay of tulipwood, the fourth is slightly dif- 


ferent. One arm and three side chairs, with upholstered seats. 


(4) 


MAHOGANY DRESSING GLASS EARLY AMERICAN 


Arched mirror swung between two grooved supports, with ball 


- finials and trestle base. Height, 28 inches 


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EARLY AMERICAN CHEST OF SPIRIT BOTTLES 


Contains six large and six small gold-decorated glass bottles. 
Reputed to have been originally in the possession of Henry Clay. 
The case is oak and banded with metal clamps. A written state- 
ment by a previous possessor is on the inside of the lid. 

Width, 16 inches 


PAIR OF TIN REFLECTOR-BACK CANDLE SCONCES. 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The circular reflector-backs are radiated and attached to these 


. are simple candlecups. Very rare. (2) 


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161 


INTERESTING EARLY AMERICAN HURRICANE OR 
WATCHMAN’S LANTERN 

Has wire basket-pattern glass guard. Pierced metal base and 
chimney. 


INTERESTING PINE APPLE CORER 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Complete in all details. The contrivance is attached to the end 
of a stool on which sat the user. 


18TH CENTURY YARN AND FLAX WINDER 
Unusually attractive specimen with well turned posts, spools and 


peg legs. Height, 3 feet 


18TH CENTURY ENGRAVED BRASS WARMING PAN 
Has handsome brass handle of baluster type and pierced and en- 
graved pan. 


SMALL TIN WICK LAMP AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Circular reflector and half round oil container with wick spout. 


Height, 914 inches 


THREE WOOD TRENCHERS AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Hand-fashioned wood platters, one octagonal, two circular. With 
an attempt at decoration. (3) 


OLD DECORATED LACQUERED METAL TRAY 
Painted with flowers and peacock. The border is shaped. 
Width, 22 inches 


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168 


SECOND SESSION 
NUMBERS 162-317 


A SMALL GROUP OF CHOICE OLD HOOKED RUGS 


NUMBERS 162-185 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Scroll and flower formation in deep tones upon a light ground. 


Bound. (As is) Size, 36 x 27 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A conventionalized medallion of blossoms and leaves surrounded 
by large scrolled leaf motifs in brilliant reds and white upon a 
mixed dark ground. (As is) Size, 45 x 30 inches 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Bright design. Shows a medallion of roses and leaves framed 
by larger leaf motifs of unusual type, in rich colors upon a 
ground of white and soft brown. Bound. (Repaired) 

Size, 36 x 25 inches 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
The plain yellow centre bordered in black with splashes of deep 
red of geometrical type. Bound. Size, 45 x 27 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A large sprig of leaves and blossoms in rich colors flanked by 
smaller sprays of similar flowers, upon a ground of ivory-white. 
At one side are woven the initials, “M.A.B.” and date “1871.” 
Narrow grayish border. Bound. Size, 57 x 29 inches 


HOOKED ANIMAL RUG | 

A scrolled panel frames a reclining spaniel of King Charles type 
in soft brown against a background of sky blue. Key border 
outlined in black. Size, 43 x 28 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Vigorous design of laurel sprays, branches and oak leaves, form- 
ing a cartouche in bright colors framing the white centre. Out- 
lined in black. Bound. Size, 61 x 32 inches 


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176 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A cartouche of conventional type flanked at either end by bold 
scrolls in pleasing tones of turquoise, vermilion and soft brown. 
Black outer field, yellow centre. Size, 60 x 35 inches 


SMALL ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


A well executed medallion of flowers and leaves framed by a bor- 
der of small arabesque scrolls in rich colors upon a light ground. 
Bound. Size, 86 x 22 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
The white field shows a spray of flowers and buds with scrolled 
stems in, pleasing colors. Soft brown border. 

Size, 45 x 25 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
A conventional panel of rosette motifs and geometrical ornament 
in deep reds and pale turquoise. Black border. Bound. 

Size, 48 x 80 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


Shows a panel bordered in red and yellow, with striped gray cen- 
tre and dark outer field. Bound. (As is) 


Size, 60 x 30 inches 


“ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 


A four-lobed panel of pleasing shape formed by scroll formations, 
in soft brown and yellow touched with indigo, contains a three- 
blossom posy in brilliant red with leaves of green and white. Dark 
outer field. Bound. Size, 60 x 30 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A scalloped panel of pale yellow sustains radiating flowers and 
leaves of archaic form, in bright colors. Similar large leaf and 
flower forms on the dark outer field. Size, 738 x 84 imches 


HOOKED FLOWER RUG 

The terra-cotta field is scattered with detached rose blossoms 
in deep red and different shades of green; these are framed by 
sprays of leaves with scrolled stems in similar colors. Black bor- 


der. Bound. | Size, 70 x 85 inches 
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ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Archaic roses in brilliant colors centre a field splashed all over 
in pastel shades and showing bold scrolls in each corner. | 

Size, 51 x 86 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Shows sprays of laurel leaves in shaded blue outlined in deep 
brown, upon a ground of gray shading to rose. Bound. 

Size, 60 x 81 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

A soft gray cartouche framed by arabesque scrolls in yellow and 
indigo, contains two sprays of roses in colors. Dark border. 
Bound. Size, 62 x 81 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Shows archaic composition of large blossoms with radiating leaves 
in brilliant reds and blue upon a ground of pale gray; framed by 
bold serrated scrolls in light tones. Size, 69 x 31 inches 


ANTIQUE WOOL NEEDLESTITCH RUG 
Fine quality, all wool. Shows well executed design, a convention- 
alized panel of flowers and leaves of arabesque type in pale yellow 
and green upon a field of bright red. Black border. 

Saze, 60 x 29 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Closely worked specimen showing an archaic design of roses in 
brilliant red with leaves and buds in pale pink and turquoise, 
framed by large serrated leaf forms upon a mixed white and tur- 
quoise ground. Bound. Size, 52 x 48 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 

Shows well balanced design. The pale yellow centre is framed by 
a border of serrated scroll motifs and leaf forms in rich reds and 
greens touched with indigo. Black outer field. Bound. Fine 
rug. Size, 68 x 51 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED GEOMETRIC RUG 
All-over pattern of rosette medallions alternating with cross mo- 
tifs in bright contrasting colors. Size, 7 feet 9 inches x 36 inches 


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HOOKED FLORAL RUG 

Fine vigorous design. Shows four bold serrated scrolls in dark 
tones framing an ivory-white centre upon which is a well executed 
rose medallion with radiating leaves and buds, in brilliant ver- 
milion and blue. Bound. Size, 6 feet 2 inches x 34 inches 


RARE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 


INCLUDING IMPORTANT PIECES OF THE 17TH AND 


EARLY 18TH CENTURIES AND CHOICE SPECIMENS IN 


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MAHOGANY AND MAPLE OF THE LATER PERIODS 


NUMBERS 186-317 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL MIRROR 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Has moulded frame with shaped crest, and is painted black. 
Size, 20 x 11 inches 


THREE RUSH-BOTTOM CHAIRS WITH BAMBOO 
SPINDLES AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
One arm and two side chairs with original rush seats. Painted 


black, which is partly rubbed off. (3) 


PAIR OF SHERATON LACQUER SPINDLE ARMCHAIRS 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Lacquered black with touches of gilt. Has baluster spindles in 
the square backs and beneath the arms. Rush seats. (2) 


INLAID MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOouT 1790 
The shaped square top has a decoration of satinwood inlay and is 
supported by a vase-shaped pillar, standing on three outcurved 
tripod legs with snake-head feet. Width of top, 19 inches 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The frame is cut in scrolls and curves and has inlay of tulipwood. 
Old glass panel. (Slight defects) Size, 36 x 21 inches 


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CHIPPENDALE INLAID MAHOGANY MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Very similar to the preceding. Size, 35 x 21 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR CHAIR american, 18TH CENTURY 
Seven-spindle conforming back with bow crest. Saddle seat and 
turned straddle legs. 


INLAID MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1780 
Has two drop leaves with rounded corners, supported on brackets. 
Inlaid frame and tapered square legs. Fitted with drawer. 
Width, 37 inches 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK CHAIR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The simple ringed posts may have had finials but are now worn 
quite smooth. Three curved slats and spindle bracing. 

Height, 26 inches 


MAPLE BANISTER-BACK CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
This interesting specimen has reversed split banisters in the back 
and block finials to the turned posts. Rush seat. 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL WALNUT MIRROR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Has shaped and moulded frame of walnut veneered on pine. The 
crest is cut in scroll pattern. Rare. Size, 2016 x 12 inches 


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HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD 
TABLE AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The frame and tapered square legs are panelled with inlaid tulip- 
wood lines and decorated with honeysuckle motifs. ‘The fold-over 
leaf is supported by a pivoted leg. Width, 33 inches 


SMALL QUEEN ANNE WALNUT MIRROR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
A charming small mirror of walnut veneer and pine with scroll- 
cut crest and base. Ornamented with carved and gilt motifs. 
(Few defects) Size, 30 x 13 inches 


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PINE AND MAPLE SPLAYED TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, 1730-40 
Wide oval top rests on an unusually small bed and is supported 


by slender raked legs. Width of top, 34 inches 


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NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY 
The partly turned front posts are pegged into the turned arms. 
Elongated finials crown the back. 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR ree 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Scroll-cut frame ornamented at the top by a pierced, carved and 
gilt phoenix. A flat moulding frames the old glass panel. 
Size, 830 x 18 inches 


SMALL TEA TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A charming early tea table with slender tapered legs of curly 
maple, ending in delicately turned ball feet. The scrolled frame 
is mahogany. ‘The overlapping top is pine. 

Size of top, 29 x 21 inches 


SMALL CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A carved and gilt phoenix ornaments the upper part of the scroll- 
cut frame. Size, 28 x 19 inches 


SMALL DECORATED MAPLE WAGON SEAT WITH 
RUSH BOTTOM AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An interesting small specimen, evidently used for seating two 
children. Painted black and decorated in yellow. 
Width, 24 inches 
PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE % 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Turned maple legs with plain stretchers support the rectangular 
framed pine top. Width of top, 28 inches 


MAHOGANY THREE-TIER DUMB WAITER 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A vase and ring turned pillar supports the three dish-edge trays. 
Stands on cabriole tripod legs with snake-head feet. (Top tray 
is repaired ) Height, 4 feet 3 inches 


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FINE MAPLE ARMCHAIR RARE SLAT’BACK 
WITH DUTCH FEET MUSHROOM ARMCHAIR 


[ NUMBER 207 | [NUMBER 208 | 


FINE MAPLE ARMCHAIR WITH DUTCH FEET 

AMERICAN, 1730-40 
A handsome chair, showing Queen Anne and Dutch influence, 
while the back is in modified Chippendale style, with a graceful 
pierced splat and bow-shaped crest. Unusually fine turned front 
stretcher, and Dutch feet. Rush seat. One of the handsomest 
chairs of this type. 


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RARE SLAT-BACK MUSHROOM ARMCHAIR 
AMERICAN, 1700-10 


_ Slat-backs with mushroom front finials are very rare. This speci- 


men has four arched slats and baluster-turned arms. ‘Turned 
front stretchers and rockers. Painted red. 


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MAPLE DUTCH CHAIR AMERICAN, ABOUT 1730 
The tapered and partly turned front legs terminate in pad feet. 
Turned front stretcher and vase splatted back, carved with mono- 
gram. 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD 
TABLE AMERICAN, ABouT 1800 
A decorative card or console table with serpentine top. The frame 
is faced with handsome panels of figured maple surrounded by 
line inlay of tulipwood. Four reeded and tapered Sheraton legs, 
with thimble feet. Width, 34 inches 


MAPLE SLANT-TOP DESK AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Handsome interior of shaped pigeonholes above small drawers en- 
closed by a slant writing flap. In the body are four long SEES 
with moulded borders. Bracket feet. 

Height, 43 inches; width, 35 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, MID-18TH CENTURY 
Seven long and two short spindles in the high back and round- 
about arms. Bow-shaped crest rail, saddle seat and turned 
straddle legs. Painted black. 


QUEEN ANNE CHERRY HIGHBOY 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
In the upper body are two small and four graduated long draw- 
ers. In the base a long drawer above three small drawers, one 
carved with a sunburst. Gracefully arched skirt has pendent 
finials. Stands on cabriole legs. 
Height, 5 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet 


BANISTER-BACK CHAIR AMERICAN, 1700-10 
Back has four split banisters between handsome turned posts and 
is capped by a carved crest. Turned front stretcher ; splint seat. 


SMALL PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
A very interesting piece with trumpet-turned legs similar to those 
found on the William and Mary highboys. The pine is old, but 
not the original. Size of top, 22 x 181% inches 


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SMALL QUEEN ANNE MIRROR american, 18TH cENTURY 
Moulded frame of walnut veneered on pine and cut at the top in 
graceful curves. Size, 34 x 14 inches 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL WALNUT MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A charming upright mirror almost similar in pattern to the pre- 
ceding, but has a narrow carved gilt border framing the glass. 


PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY SILK NEEDLEWORK PIC- 
TURES 

“Charity” and “Plenty.” Fine symbolical compositions. Executed 
in chenille and long-stitch in colored silks. Signed “Eliza and 
Polly Johnson”. Black and gold mats and gilt frames. Rare. 
(2) Size, 22 x 19 inches 


SMALL MAPLE QUEEN ANNE SIDE TABLE 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Overlapping rectangular top, supported by four tapered round 
legs with pad feet. Fitted with drawer. 
Size of top, 30 x 20 inches 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD 
TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Charming card or console table. Stands on four handsome reeded 
and tapered legs with turned feet. The shaped frame is panelled 
and banded in crotched maple and rosewood. Width, 34 inches 


PINE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
One of the many types of somewhat crude but exceedingly inter- 
esting early candlestands. The octagonal top is supported on a 
chamferred shaft which emerges from the solid circular base, the 
weight of which keeps the piece upright. Height, 29 inches 


OAK CANDLESTAND WITH TRIANGULAR BASE 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Another example of the many types of hand-fashioned stands for 
candles. ‘The present piece stands on a rough hewed heavy base, 
triangular in shape. Into this is dowelled a slender shaft of bam- 
boo pattern on which revolves a circular top, strengthened by 


crude bracing. Height, 36 inches 
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PINE CRADLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The sides and end panels are shaped in scroll form; the corner 
posts turned in vase and ball pattern. (One rocker is restored) 


Height, 25 inches; length, 38 inches 


MAPLE BUREAU AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Chest of three wide drawers with overlapping fronts. Shaped 
skirt, and bracket feet. Figured golden maple. 

Height, 34 inches; width, 40 inches 


SMALL PINE HANGING CUPBOARD 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Shows signs of considerable rough usage and has been repaired 
in places with metal clamps. Retains some of the original “H” 
hinges, and has a compartment at the top enclosed by a hinged 
slant lid. Height, 32 inches; width, 26 inches 


MAPLE OVAL GATELEG TABLE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The legs, gates and stretchers are all turned. Elongated vases 
on the legs, short collared vases on the gates. Feet in good con- 
dition. A medium-sized oval-top table folding to the width of 
about 15 inches. Has a drawer at one end. 


Width of top, 44 inches 


NEW ENGLAND SLAT-BACK ROCKER WITH BRACED 
ARMS EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Back has four arched slats and acorn finials. The short splayed 
arms are braced by canted spindles running through the seat 
frame. ‘Turned front stretcher and original rush seat. 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD TABLE 
ABout 1760 
A carved gadrooned border ornaments the otherwise plain frame. 
The legs are of square columnar type and are chamferred on the 
inside. One is pivoted to support the leaf of the rectangular top. 
Width, 34 inches 


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RARE CHILD'S PINE DESK AND WING CHAIR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 229 | 


CHILD’S PINE DESK AND WING CHAIR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Two extremely rare and exceptionally desirable specimens of juy- 
enile furniture. The desk has a hinged and galleried top and 
stands on shaped side supports braced by an undershelf which 


serves as a foot rest. The chair is of settle type with high back, 


wing sides and cut-out base. A repository for books, etc. is at 
the back, below the seat. (2) 
Height of desk, 26 inches; height of chair, 32 inches 


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PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE WITH DRAWER 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
Has charming proportions. The legs are turned in baluster pat- 
tern and braced with plain stretchers. Framed pine top. 
Size of top, 40 x 23 inches 


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CHERRY SLANT-TOP DESK AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An attractive piece presumed to be of Connecticut origin. Interior 
of small drawers and pigeonholes enclosed by a slant flap. Four 
long drawers in the body. The base is shaped and has French 
bracket feet. Height, 40 inches; width, 42 inches 


SMALL SPINDLE-BACK CHAIR = american, 18TH CENTURY 
Simplified Carver type. Has four spindles in the back and plain 
posts with spindle bracing. Rush seat. 


PINE AND MAPLE OVAL TEA TABLE 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
This charming small table is entirely original. The two-piece oval 
pine top is pegged to the shaped frame. The well preserved legs 
are tapered and end in small pad feet. Rare. 


Width of top, 34 inches 


ARCH SLAT-BACK ROLLED ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The heavy rolled arms and deep arched slats give the chair an 
unusual sturdy appearance, and form a curious combination with 
the slender sausage-turned front stretchers. The ring-turned 
posts have high finials. 


QUEEN ANNE MAPLE ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, 1720-30 
High open back with bow crest and vase centre. The arms are 
scrolled and knuckled. Turned posts and front stretcher. Rush 
seat. 


SCROLL PINE HUTCH TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
These hutch or chair tables ornamented with cut scrollwork are 
a rarity. 'The circular two-board top of this one is pegged to 
the scroll-skirted frame by pins through the cleats. The sup- 
ports are also scrolled and stand on shoes somewhat worn. 


Diameter of top, 42 inches 
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FLEMISH SCROLLED CHAIR WITH CANE PANEL 

AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Has the so-called Flemish scroll front legs and elaborately carved 
front stretcher harmonizing with the cresting of the high cane 
panelled back. Cane seat. 


SCROLLED CREST ARMCHAIR WITH CANE BACK 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Almost similar to the Flemish scroll type. Has handsome ball- 
turned front stretcher. Turned legs and bracing. High scroll 
crested back with cane centre. 


HANGING PINE CORNER CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 
The chamferred panel door, enclosing shelves, is of unusually 
handsome type. Is relief-carved in cartouche pattern, as is also 
the drawer below. ‘Top and base faced by mouldings. Original 
rat-tail hinges to the door. Rare. 
Height, 35 inches; width, 28 inches 


RARE SMALL PINE AND MAPLE TEA TABLE 

AMERICAN, 1700-20 
Unusually fine turned slender legs of baluster type, braced by 
plain stretchers. Framed pine top. The feet are much worn. 
A collector’s piece. | 


MAPLE DUTCH ARMCHAIR . AMERICAN, 1720-30 
The attractive feature is the exceptionally fine turned front 
stretcher of ball and collar type. Side spindles also turned. 
Vase-splatted back, and simple scrolled arms. Splint seat. 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1780 
Nine-spindle comb-back Windsor chairs are uncommon and rank 
only second to the rare scrolled ear variety. This one has 
bamboo turned straddle legs and rockers. 


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COMB’BACK RARE PINE AND COMB’BACK 


WINDSOR MAPLE SMALL WINDSOR 
ARMCHAIR TAVERN TABLE ARMCHAIR 
[NUMBER 2427] [NUMBER 243 | [NUMBER 244 | 


RARE PINE AND MAPLE SMALL TAVERN TABLE 
- "AMERICAN, 1700 
Unusually fine baluster-turned sturdy legs, which are triple- 
ringed on each vase turning. Plain heavy stretchers and moulded 
frame. Single-board overlapping pine top. 
Size of top, 80 x 2234 mches 


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RARE COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR WITH 
CARVED EARS AMERICAN, ABouT 1770 
The scrolled ear comb-backs are reckoned to be the rarest Wind- 
sors. Has seven long and four short spindles. Wide saddle seat 
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CARVED MAHOGANY SCROLL-TOP MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The rectangular moulded frame has carved borders of guilloche 
pattern. <A pair of “S” scrolls form the crest and are flanked 
by a centre finial. Contains the old glass. 
Height, 35 inches; width, 24 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE SPLAYED TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 

The slender maple legs are raked in one direction and turned in 

vase pattern. Oval two-board pine top and plain stretchers. 
Width of top, 33 inches 


EARLY MAPLE CANDLESTAND american, asout 1730 
An interesting original piece. Has a circular top, ring-turned 
shaft and a square base with four short chamferred peg legs. 
The shaft is dowelled into the base and held by a pin. 

Height, 25 inches 


MAPLE AND OAK DISH TOP STAND WITH CROSS 
BASE AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The dish-pattern top shows the marks of long wear. It is sup- 
ported by a turned shaft which stands on a crossed base with 
four peg legs. Diameter of top, 21 inches 


SLAT-BACK ROLLED ARMCHAIR 

NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Ball and ring turnings at intervals ornament the posts, the back 
ones capped by pineapple finials of good shape. Has four arched 
slats and the original splint seat. Fitted with rockers. 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY FOLDING CARD 


TABLE AMERICAN, ABouT 1800 
A handsome piece ornamented with inlaid panels of figured satin- 
wood surrounded by tulipwood lines. Has shaped fold-over top 


....and tapered legs. Width, 35 inches 


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PAIR OF COMB-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1770 
Conforming seven-spindle backs with bow-shaped tops, saddle 
seats and raked legs. Rare. (2) 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Decorative and rare specimen. ‘The frame is handsomely cut 
and scratch carved in foliage and scroll pattern, and ornamented 
with pierced and carved medallions. A shaped flat moulding 
borders the old glass. Size, 385 x 20 inches 


MAPLE FIVE-SLAT ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, About 1710 
Attributed to New England. Has handsome ring-turned posts 
with graceful small finials. Five arched hickory slats. Scrolled 
arms and splint seat. Rare. 


PINE AND MAPLE TURNED STRETCHER TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Vase and ball turned legs, also turned stretchers of columnar 
pattern. ‘The deep frame is chamferred and grooved at the 
edge. Overlapping framed pine top. A deep drawer in the front. 
(Legs partly restored) Size of top, 38 x 80 inches 


ALL TURNED GATELEG TABLE = american, asour 1700 
The legs, gates and stretchers are all turned in vase and ring 
pattern, and are of medium thickness and harmonize perfectly 
with the proportions of the circular top. Drawer at one end. 
(The leaves are restored) Diameter of top, 4 feet 


UNUSUAL PINE HIGHBOY AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Stands on low cabriole legs of unusual pattern. Contains in the 
upper body two small drawers above five long drawers. ‘Two 
drawers in the base with arched skirting below. 


Height, 5 feet 3 inches; width, 3 feet 4 inches 


SMALL PINE DESK OR BIBLE BOX 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1790 
Has hinged lid and is faced with mouldings. Rare. 


Width, 2’'7 inches 
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TURNED OAK AND PINE TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
The four sturdy oak legs are turned in ball pattern and braced 
by grooved stretchers. The top is old but not original. 

Size of top, 33 x 21 imches 


HEART AND CROWN REEDED BANISTER-BACK 
ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
So called because of the cut-out formation of the crest which 
caps the four reeded uprights. Well proportioned ring and vase 
turned posts with the finials in good condition. Rolled arms and 
sausage-turned front spindles. Rockers and splint seat. Painted 
green. Rare. 


HEART-AND-CROWN BANISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The crest of the back is cut in what is known as the heart-and- 
crown, and chairs with this motif are rare. Has turned posts 
of unusual pattern and turned front and side bracing. Rush 
seat restored. With rockers. 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY SECRETARY 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Two handsomely inlaid doors enclose the upper body, which is 
fitted with small drawers and arched pigeonholes. In the lower 
body are three long drawers, also inlaid. A fold-over writing 
flap at the centre. On short tapered square legs. 
Height, 45 inches; width, 40 inches 


PAINTED PINE SCROLL WALL CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1730 
The body is rectangular shape and crowned by a moulded cor- 
nice, partly restored. Contains three shelves, which are framed 
by cut-out cyma curves on the stiles. Plain pou door with 
“H” hinges encloses the cupboard base. | 
Height, 6 feet 6 inches; width, 3 Age 3 wnches 


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SMALL GATELEG TABLE ROUNDABOUT CHAIR 


[NUMBER 263 | [NUMBER 264 | 


263 RARE OAK and APPLEWOOD SMALL GATELEG TABLE 


AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
A very large or very small gateleg table is the type most sought 
for at present. ‘This delightful small specimen measures only 
33 inches across the top, which is of applewood and retains the 
original butterfly hinges. Legs and gates are oak and finely 
turned in vase and ball pattern, and are braced by grooved 
stretchers. The drawer operates on side runners which indicates 
an early date for this piece. Size of top, 29 x 33 inches 


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MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT ROUNDABOUT CHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 
These chairs are sometimes called corner chairs and vary very 
little in style. ‘The specimens having the so-called Spanish foot 
to the front leg are rare and most sought for. 


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MAPLE SCROLLED SKIRT TABLE 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The slender tapered legs, terminating in button feet, and scrolled 
frame, give an airy and graceful appearance to this table. Has 
a two-board framed top. Size of top, 40 x 24 inches 


QUEEN ANNE WALNUT MIRROR 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The frame is of finely figured walnut and moulded in cyma pat- 
tern; at the top is a scroll-cut cresting and similar scroll cutting 
at the base, and it is further decorated by applied carvings. 
Contains the old bevelled glass. (A few repairs) 
Height, 41 inches; width, 19 inches 


EARLY PINE “X” TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The rectangular three-board top is supported on trestle legs of 
sawbuck type, braced with low stretchers. 
Size of top, 45 x 30 inches 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Generously proportioned specimen with pierced and carved back 
in Gothic pattern. Scrolled and voluted arms, plain square legs. 
Slip seat. 


SMALL PINE CHEST AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
A simple but interesting child’s chest with moulded hinged lid and 
cut-out base. Height, 18 inches; width, 25 inches 


RARE PAIR OF TIN AND GLASS CANDLE SCONCES 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Rarest and most attractive of these early Colonial wall lights. 
The circular reflector-backs are fashioned with small sections of 
mirror glass, giving a radiating effect. Candle cups have painted 
decoration. (2) Height, 11 inches 


RARE PAIR OF METAL THREE-LIGHT CANDLE 


SCONCES | AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Fach with three scrolled iron wire branches carrying candle cups 
and attached to oval reflector backs. (2) Height, 17 inches 


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RARE TWELVE-LIGHT CHANDELIER 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
From the partly gilt pine hub radiate twelve iron wire branches 
with gadrooned tin candle cups. Diameter, 4& feet 


SCROLLED PINE PIPE BOX WITH DRAWER 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
This rare specimen is ornamented by cut scrolls on three sides of 
the aperture. ‘The top is pierced for hanging. A collector’s 
piece. Height, 31 inches 


PINE PIPE BOX _— AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A simple specimen of oblong shape, with pierced top for hanging. 


Height, 18 inches 


PAINTED PINE STAND WITH “T” BASE 7 
i AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Has the rare *“*T” shape trestle base into which is dowelled the 


- tapered and ring-turned shaft carrying the octagonal top. 


Painted white and touched with gilt at some later period. 


Height, 24 inches 


PINE CANDLESTAND WITH CROSS BASE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The channel-grooved shaft is pegged into the heavy cross base 
with stepped ends and carries a square top edged with a moulding. 
Rare. Height, 28 inches 


HANDSOME MAPLE HOODED HIGHBOY 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A most attractive specimen of the hooded or scroll-top variety. 
Carved sunbursts and fluted pilasters ornament the front. The 
scrolled top has flame finials standing on fluted plinths. Contains 
in the upper and lower bodies six small drawers and five long ones. 


- The graceful skirt is decorated with pendent finials. Stands on 
cabriole legs with pad feet. (A few restorations) 


Height, 7 feet 2 inches; width, 3 feet 3 inches 
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AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
The legs and stretchers show vase and ring turnings. The side 
stretchers are placed midway on the legs. Retains the original 
leather top, which is in a much worn condition. A collector’s 
piece. Height, 17 inches; width, 17 inches 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF TABLE WITH 
CLAW AND BALL FEET AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An attractive medium-sized table standing on four handsome cab- 
riole supports with carved eagle-claw and ball feet. ‘Two of the 
legs are pivoted and support the rectangular leaves. The frame 
at either end is scrolled. Rare. Size of top, 4 feet square 


SMALL CARVED OAK ONE-DRAWER CHEST 

ENGLISH, 17TH CENTURY 
The front is carved with bands of scale and rosette pattern; the 
sides are panelled. On the front are carved the initials “H. E. 
B.” and date 1776. A moulded drawer in the lower part is partly 
restored. Height, 24 inches; width, 30 inches 


HEAVY SLAT-BACK MUSHROOM ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
A sturdy four-slat and turned arm specimen with ringed front 
posts capped by mushroom finials. Small turned finials to the 
back. Fitted at some early period with rockers (these are miss- 
ing). Original rush seat. Rare. 


FIVE PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Slightly differing in detail but harmonizing as a group. All have 
so-called balloon or hooped backs. Four with nine, one with 
seven spindles. 'Turnings are of vase and bamboo type. (5) 


PAINTED PINE ONE-DRAWER CHEST 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
A blanket or linen chest with a drawer in the lower part. Arched 
mouldings on the front give an appearance of three drawers. Has 
cut-out sides and retains the old red paint. 
Height, 33 inches; width, 42 inches 


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HEAVY PINE AND MAPLE STRETCHER TABLE 
AMERICAN, 1690-1700 
The large vase turnings of the legs would place this table among 
the early types of tavern or stretcher table. Heavy plain stretch- 
ers brace the legs. The pine top is of unusual thickness and framed 
at either end. Size of top, 4 feet x 2 feet 6 inches 


RARE PAINTED TWO-DRAWER CHEST ON SCROLLED 
BASE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1730 
A chest of this type standing on a scrolled frame with short 
cabriole legs that terminate in boot feet, is extremely interesting 
and almost unique. The lower body contains two drawers, and 
the upper chest is panelled to give an appearance of three small 
and two long drawers. Has hinged top. A collector’s piece. 


Height, 4 feet; width, 3 feet 


PAINTED PINE DESK AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A slant hinged top encloses a simple interior of small drawers and 
pigeonholes, and in the apron is a long drawer. Stands on tapered 
square legs with plain stretchers. (Some restorations) 

Height, 40 inches; width, 29 inches 


SIX MAPLE “DUTCH” CHAIRS AMERICAN, 1720-30 
An armchair and six side chairs, slightly differing in turnings, 
but forming a handsome group. Have vase centre splats, turned 
front stretchers and tapered round front legs with pad feet. 
Restored rush seats. (6) 


PINE BALL-FOOT TWO-DRAWER CHEST 

, AMERICAN, aBoutT 1700 
Contains two drawers and is faced with mouldings which give an 
appearance of another long and two small drawers. Applied 
moulding at the centre divides the upper and lower halves. Stands 
on ball turned feet. Height, 40 inches; width, 34 inches 


RARE MAPLE OVAL GATELEG TABLE 
AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
The top shows marks of great wear and has tongue and groove 


joints, a feature of the early gateleg tables. Sturdy vase and 


ring turned legs, stretchers and gates. The feet are much worn. 
Has a drawer at one side which runs nearly the whole length of 
the frame. The table is entirely original. Width of top, 46 inches 


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290 IMPORTANT WALNUT DESK ON TURNED 


STRETCHER BASE AMERICAN, 1700-20 
This very fine desk is self-evidential of the great care which must 
be used in assigning dates to pieces of the early periods. ‘The 
extremely fine turning of the legs and stretchers is typical 17th 
century workmanship, while the build of the body is similar to 
that of pieces which date well into the 18th century. ‘The com- 
bination of attractiveness and sturdiness found in this piece is 
almost unique. A happy thought was leaving unturned the centre 
of the medial stretcher, as this motif irresistibly attracts the eye. 
A collector’s piece. Height, 42 inches; width, 3714 inches 
Illustrated in Wallace Nutting’s “Furniture of the Pilgrim Cen- 
tury”, page 170. 


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PINE DRESSER AMERICAN, MID-18TH CENTURY 


The upper part has three plate shelves with guard rails and is 
crowned by a moulded cornice. Lower body is a shelved cup- 
board enclosed by a pair of chamferred panel doors having the 
original wrought-iron scrolled “H” hinges. The sides are cut 
out at the base. Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 4 feet 


PINE SCROLLED FRAME STRETCHER TABLE 
AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
The channelling of the top, presumably to catch running water, 


would indicate a kitchen use for this piece. If so, the scroll cutting 


on the frame is interesting, as this was a motif usually reserved 
for ornamentation of the so-called “library” tables. Drawers at 
either end and one side are restored. 

Size of top, 5 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 10 inches 


QUEEN ANNE UPHOLSTERED WING CHAIR WITH 
CARVED CLAW AND BALL FEET AMERICAN, ABouT 1730 
A finely proportioned and rare easy chair with high back and 
wing sides. Supported by short cabriole legs carved with shells 
at the knees and terminating in fine eagle-claw and ball feet. The 
legs are braced by turned stretchers. Rare. 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY SOFA TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Directoire model. ‘Top of blond mahogany inlaid with ebonized 
lines and fitted with two drawers. On shaped end supports with 
outcurved brass-cupped legs. Short drop leaves at either end 
are supported by pivoted brackets. Width, 40 inches 


LATE 17TH CENTURY OAK HIGHBOY WITH 
SCROLLED BASE 

Constructed entirely of quartered oak and faced with half round 
mouldings around the drawers. ‘The stand for the chest is in 
the form of five bold scrolls braced with curved stretchers. Ball 
feet. and panelled sides. Height, 4 feet 6 inches; width, 3 feet 


A nearly similar highboy is illustrated in Nutting, page 107. 


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RARE CARVER ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
The posts are ball-turned and ringed part-way up and are capped 
by finials somewhat worn. Vertical and horizontal spindles in the 
back; the turning of the upper horizontal member is at variance 
with those of the upright ones. Under the arms are also ring- 
turned spindles. Splint seat. The legs have been cut down and 
fitted with rockers. Very rare. 


RARE CARVER CHAIR AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
In the back are three vertical and three horizontal spindles; the 
posts show ring turnings at intervals and are capped by baluster 
pattern finials and have spindle bracing under the seat. One 
or two of the back spindles are restored. Very rare. 


RARE SMALL CARVER ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
Three vertical and three horizontal turned spindles of baluster 
type and triple ball finials caps the ring-turned back posts. 
Panelled seat. Painted red. Very rare. 


PAIR OF SMALL SIDE CHAIRS OF CARVER TYPE 

AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
A few repairs have been made to these very rare small Carvers. 
The seats have been panelled at an early period. (2) 


CHILD’S CHAIR OF CARVER TYPE 

AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Back contains three vertical and two horizontal spindles. The 
arms are finely turned in an unusual ring pattern. Well pre- 
served ball finials cap the back posts. Height, 22 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE TURNED TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOouT 1700 
The fact that the medial stretcher has been restored does not 
prevent this from being a most desirable piece. Has the original 
fine pine top. With drawer. Width, 40 inches 


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RARE PINE DESK ON STRETCHER BASE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
The lift-up top has hinges of butterfly pattern and _ encloses 
small drawers, etc. Is supported on high baluster-turned legs, 
braced by plain stretchers and ending in ball feet. A drawer in 
the apron. Height, 46 inches; width, 37 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE TURNED MEDIAL-STRETCHER 
LIBRARY 'TABLE AMERICAN, ABouT 1700 
Library or kitchen tables are terms which could be applied to 
most pieces of this type. The present table, however, is obvi- 
ously of the first category. In one side of the frame is a long 
drawer with a pull-out slide beneath. Has all turned legs and 
stretchers in vase pattern; also a turned medial stretcher. Over- 
lapping framed pine top. Very rare. 

Size of top, & feet x 2 feet 9 inches 


EIGHT-PANEL PINE CHEST AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The front is divided into five vertical and three horizontal cham- 
ferred panels. Stands on extensions of the corner stiles. A nar- 
row moulding surrounds the base. 

Height, 3 feet 10 inches; width, & feet 


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SCROLL “X” TABLE AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
So-called “X” or “sawbuck” table. The rare feature is that the 
crossed trestle supports are slightly scrolled. Usually these are 
of plain “X” form. These are braced by a rail which is dowelled 
into the centre and pinned. An upright member at the centre 
gives additional strength to the long span of the top, which is of 
three-board type. Length, 9 feet 6 inches; width, 30 imches 


Illustrated in Nutting, page 4°74. 


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RARE MOULDED PANEL ONE*DRAWER CHEST 
CONNECTICUT, I'7TH CENTURY 


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RARE MOULDED PANEL ONE-DRAWER CHEST 
CONNECTICUT, 17TH CENTURY 
Generally known as a Connecticut chest. ‘The front is divided 
into three moulded panels; the centre panel is double arched, 
those on either side are rectangular and have raised and moulded 
centres; above and below these are narrow horizontal panels. 
Decorating the front are applied ebonized split balusters, also 
smaller ornaments of a similar character. On the drawer are 
small ebonized turtle-back bosses. The pine lid is fastened on by 
wood pegs through the cleats. The piece stands on extensions 
of the corner stiles. (A few restorations) 
Height, 31 inches; width, 48 inches 


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RARE PINE COMMUNION TABLE 

AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
So-called communion or refectory table. Has four-board top 
pinned to the frame with wood pegs. ‘These have been reinforced 
by nails. Supported by sturdy turned legs of single vase pattern, 
with block capitals and bases, braced by plain stretchers. The 
ball feet are worn off. Length, 10 feet; width, 3 feet 5 inches 


PANELLED PINE CORNER CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
An amply proportioned built-in cupboard with three elaborately 
scrolled shelves enclosed by a pair of chamferred three-panel 
doors. A two-panel door encloses the cupboard base. These 
have the original “H” hinges. The sides are canted outwards. 
Height, 7 feet 4 mches; width, 4 feet 


SMALL MAPLE TABLE AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The frame is scrolled on all sides, and the: top has warped with 
age. Fluted square legs. Width, 34 inches 
MAPLE “DUTCH” CHAIR AMERICAN, 1720-30 


Has pad-footed, tapered front legs. Vase-splatted open back, 
with curved crest rail and turned posts. Original splint seat. 


DECORATED SMALL MIRROR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Frame cut in scrolls and curves at top and bottom, contains a 
modern etched glass panel. Size, 19 x 914 inches 


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METAL POSTERN LANTERN AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A relic of the time when street illumination was supplied by house 
occupants. Retains two of the old glass panels. The chimney 
is domed and spired. The remaining two glasses are new. Rare. 


Height, 37 inches 


NEEDLEWORK PICTURE 

Fully rigged Anglo-American clipper ship with draped English 
and American colors in the top corners. Executed in long-stitch. 
Old maple frame. | Size, 32 x 24 inches 


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METAL BULL’S-EYE SHIP LANTERN 
AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Retains the original oil tank and interior red glass. The reflector 


is damaged. Height, 15 inches 
IRON RUSH HOLDER AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
To hold a rush light. Has twisted shaft and scrolled arm and 
tripod base. Rare. Height, 10 inches 
METAL HANGING LAMP AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 


The glass is globular ; ale base and chimney are metal. Has ring 
handle. 


TWO 18TH CENTURY PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES 
In mahogany frame with tulipwood inlay. Size, 10 x 11 mches 


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